BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July approaching, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America.
To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. Our data set ranges from the state’s military enlistees and veterans to the share of adults who voted in the 2024 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita.
Maryland was named the 8th most patriotic state in America. Virginia topped the list, with Montana coming in at No. 2.
Patriotism in Maryland (1=Most Patriotic; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 8th
- 21st – Average Number of Military Enlistees per 1,000 Civilian Adults
- 15th – Active-Duty Military Personnel per 100,000 Civilian Adults
- 6th – Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita
- 11th – % of Adults Who Voted in 2024 Presidential Election
- 19th – Volunteer Rate
- 1st – Civics Education Requirement
- 20th – Volunteer Hours per Resident
- 23rd – AmeriCorps Volunteers per Capita
“The most patriotic states have a lot of residents who serve or have served in the armed forces, high voter turnouts during elections, and a high share of the population volunteering with national or local organizations,” said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo. “Patriotism also isn’t concentrated in any one particular area – the top states are located in vastly different geographic regions.”
“Virginia is 2025’s most patriotic state. For every 100,000 civilians in Virginia, there are over 1,850 active-duty military personnel, the third-most in the country,” Lupo added. “For every 1,000 civilians, Virginia has over 103 veterans, the second-most in the country. In addition, Old Dominion has a high voter turnout rate, with 72.9% of residents having voted in the 2024 presidential election, compared to the national average of 66%.”
The full rankings can be viewed online here at WalletHub.
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Photo: Maryland Patriot Day 9-11 Ride
